2026年2月10日,惠灵顿新开一家免费牙科诊所,为低收入和弱势居民提供服务。 A new free dental clinic opens in Wellington on Feb. 10, 2026, serving low-income and vulnerable residents.

2026年2月10日,惠灵顿市代表团和奥拉托阿·皮涅克将在牛津剧场Whakamaru启动免费、有创伤意识的牙科服务,每周二至星期四运作。 On February 10, 2026, the Wellington City Mission and Ora Toa Pōneke will launch a free, trauma-informed dental service at Whakamaru on Oxford Terrace, operating Tuesdays through Thursdays. 该诊所设在24/7社区中心,将通过转诊和内部方案向低收入和弱势个人提供方便的牙科护理。 The clinic, located within a 24/7 community hub, will provide accessible dental care to low-income and vulnerable individuals through referrals and internal programs. 该倡议在Te Whare Tapa Whā的指导下,旨在通过消除准入障碍,改善口腔健康,作为总体福祉的一部分。 The initiative, guided by Te Whare Tapa Whā, aims to improve oral health as part of overall wellbeing by removing access barriers. 与此同时,在瓦伊罗阿,由志愿牙医领导的为期两周的牙科外联工作,解决了一个获得护理机会有限的区域的迫切需要,突出了农村牙科服务方面持续存在的挑战。 Meanwhile, a two-week dental outreach in Wairoa, led by volunteer dentists, has addressed urgent needs in a region with limited access to care, highlighting ongoing challenges in rural dental services.